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Redemptive Developments redeems vulnerable Albertans through employment
March 21, 2019
Redemptive Developments is a social enterprise founded on second chances, whether it be for the people it employs, or the furniture they collect.
Originally founded in Edmonton in 2011, Redemptive Developments hires vulnerable people who face barriers to employment, such as those who are transitioning out of homelessness, at a Living Wage to work alongside the general public in its mattress recycling, junk removal service Junk 4 Good, and run the second-hand furniture store Salvage.
Between these three operations, Redemptive Developments has offset more than 1,300 tonnes of waste in the past year.
“We wanted to find ways to give people a stepping stone back into the workforce,” says Bretton Hammond, Director of Business Development. “Even just down to meaningful activity – the need for something important to do every day, which helps improve mental and physical health and even battle addiction.”
This year, Redemptive Developments is expanding to Calgary with a new plant opening on April 1. “Operating in Edmonton, we realized how the business issues we’re attempting to resolve here – the need for junk removal, mattress recycling – are not exclusive to our city.”
“The provincial and municipal governments across Alberta are steering towards waste reduction, and we felt our services were a perfect fit to work with the government to generate employment and reinvest in the community.”
For Bretton, the best part of his job is seeing employment become a catalyst for transformative change. Redemptive Developments is hoping to enter a “rapid growth stage” including expansion to British Columbia and adding renovations to its service offerings, in partnership with another non-profit.
“It’s not easy, but it’s amazing.”
TAKE ACTION:
To learn more about Redemptive Developments’ operations, click here.
Contact 1-844-JUNK4GOOD to inquire about junk removal for your home or business.
Connect with Redemptive Developments on Facebook and Instagram.
Check out Redemptive Developments’ Sustainability Profile on the REAP website.
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Originally founded in Edmonton in 2011, Redemptive Developments hires vulnerable people who face barriers to employment, such as those who are transitioning out of homelessness, at a Living Wage to work alongside the general public in its mattress recycling, junk removal service Junk 4 Good, and run the second-hand furniture store Salvage.
Between these three operations, Redemptive Developments has offset more than 1,300 tonnes of waste in the past year.
“We wanted to find ways to give people a stepping stone back into the workforce,” says Bretton Hammond, Director of Business Development. “Even just down to meaningful activity – the need for something important to do every day, which helps improve mental and physical health and even battle addiction.”
This year, Redemptive Developments is expanding to Calgary with a new plant opening on April 1. “Operating in Edmonton, we realized how the business issues we’re attempting to resolve here – the need for junk removal, mattress recycling – are not exclusive to our city.”
“The provincial and municipal governments across Alberta are steering towards waste reduction, and we felt our services were a perfect fit to work with the government to generate employment and reinvest in the community.”
For Bretton, the best part of his job is seeing employment become a catalyst for transformative change. Redemptive Developments is hoping to enter a “rapid growth stage” including expansion to British Columbia and adding renovations to its service offerings, in partnership with another non-profit.
“It’s not easy, but it’s amazing.”
TAKE ACTION:
To learn more about Redemptive Developments’ operations, click here.
Contact 1-844-JUNK4GOOD to inquire about junk removal for your home or business.
Connect with Redemptive Developments on Facebook and Instagram.
Check out Redemptive Developments’ Sustainability Profile on the REAP website.
